To work as a unit, nonprofit board members need to have easy-to-use tools that allow for communication. They deal with sensitive data that can be disastrous in the wrong hands and must be protected. Despite the widespread use of digital communications including email, texting and messaging apps, they aren’t sufficiently secure to be used in board business, leaving boards vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Nonprofit board directors are volunteers who bring their own experience, knowledge and skills to their roles. Many have other jobs or careers. These different responsibilities can make it difficult for them to communicate with each with one another.
The good news is, the right technology dig this can help. The integration of a chat, messaging and collaboration platform with board management software or a document management system can streamline the flow, preventing duplicates and data loss. It also provides protection against cyberattacks and safeguard privileged documents and conversations.
Volunteer board members are often well-known individuals who have access highly sensitive information. Hackers target them with ransomware and phishing attacks, where they threaten to release sensitive information in exchange for cash is paid. A board may also face sanctions from the regulator or lose confidence in sensitive documents if they are accidentally shared using unsecure channels, like email or a mobile device. To avoid these issues the ideal solution should include strict cybercheckboxes, as well as an audit trail in order to safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of data.